tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8976929347376170032014-10-02T22:59:29.060-07:00Feedin' VeganI am a mostly vegan mom cooking for a vegetarian dad and son. I love to garden, can and cook great food for my family. Here's my adventures in my kitchen.Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-89630819464718789102011-02-04T04:40:00.000-08:002011-02-04T05:35:57.608-08:00Vegan French ToastI found this recipe at the Compassion over killing website. www.cok.net ~ They are doing great things over there to help animals and to promote compassionate living.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUv3kbTL69I/AAAAAAAAA2g/AIgaVPTycYo/s1600/IMG_2604.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUv3kbTL69I/AAAAAAAAA2g/AIgaVPTycYo/s400/IMG_2604.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569817569349331922" border="0" /></a>8 oz. silken tofu<br />1/2 cup water (I used vanilla soymilk)<br />1 t. sweetener (molasses or maple syrup... I added a bit more)<br />1/2 t. cinnamon<br />1 banana<br />6 slices of bread<br />Fresh berries (optional) - (I used frozen blueberries)<br />Maple syrup<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUv3kD1FiII/AAAAAAAAA2Y/_iiNbXsohOY/s1600/IMG_2605.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUv3kD1FiII/AAAAAAAAA2Y/_iiNbXsohOY/s400/IMG_2605.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569817563049068674" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUv3B2ALv7I/AAAAAAAAA2Q/NhBAzyw99c0/s1600/IMG_2607.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUv3B2ALv7I/AAAAAAAAA2Q/NhBAzyw99c0/s400/IMG_2607.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569816975221964722" border="0" /></a>Mix all the ingredients except the bread in a blender until smooth.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUv3BnrMC4I/AAAAAAAAA2I/9xXFSR2KjEc/s1600/IMG_2608.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUv3BnrMC4I/AAAAAAAAA2I/9xXFSR2KjEc/s400/IMG_2608.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569816971375807362" border="0" /></a>Pour the mixture into a shallow dish, dip the bread, and cook on a non-stick pan. (I think the only thing I would do different the next time is, to make sure the batter isn't so thick on the bread.. The first ones were soggy in the middle.. but it was still good because the batter tasted a bit like banana custard)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUv3BecXk8I/AAAAAAAAA2A/LcWGMTWp6fc/s1600/IMG_2610.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUv3BecXk8I/AAAAAAAAA2A/LcWGMTWp6fc/s400/IMG_2610.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569816968897729474" border="0" /></a>Turning once when the edges begin to brown. Serve with berries or maple syrup (or both :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUv19oucJ4I/AAAAAAAAA14/hCm2UEnnYyI/s1600/french2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUv19oucJ4I/AAAAAAAAA14/hCm2UEnnYyI/s400/french2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569815803426776962" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">ENJOY! :)</span><br /></div>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-86341058725398243912011-02-02T07:32:00.000-08:002011-02-02T09:19:30.758-08:00Vegan Garlic Enchiladas1 lb. ground crumbles (Boca or Morning Star)<br />1 medium onion<br />1/2 cup chopped bell pepper<br />1t olive oil<br />2T flour<br />1T chili powder<br />1t salt<br />1t garlic powder<br />1/2t ground cumin<br />1/4t rubbed sage<br />1 can 14 1/2 ounces stewed tomatoes (I use a quart of stewed tomatoes)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">SAUCE</span><br /><br />4-6 garlic cloves, minced<br />1/3 cup butter (I use Earth Balance)<br />1/2 cup flour<br />15 oz. vegetable broth<br />15 oz. tomato sauce<br />2 T chili powder<br />2 t ground cumin<br />2 t rubbed sage<br />1/2 salt<br /><br />10 flour tortillas (I use the large burrito size)<br />1 can refried black bean<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUl8kPn8-TI/AAAAAAAAA0A/-CWa3W9KvVs/s1600/IMG_2617.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUl8kPn8-TI/AAAAAAAAA0A/-CWa3W9KvVs/s400/IMG_2617.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569119376331569458" border="0" /></a>Hint: I'll get my spices ready while my veggies are sauteing<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUl9-1mshBI/AAAAAAAAA0I/5Ov9mhZhYBs/s1600/IMG_2618.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUl9-1mshBI/AAAAAAAAA0I/5Ov9mhZhYBs/s400/IMG_2618.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569120932715070482" border="0" /></a>In a saucepan over medium heat saute onions and bell pepper in olive oil till soft. Add flour, seasonings and tomatoes... mix well. Add crumbles. Bring to boil, reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 min.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUl9_LOZ1KI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/XUS2rNEv7Fg/s1600/IMG_2619.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUl9_LOZ1KI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/XUS2rNEv7Fg/s400/IMG_2619.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569120938518762658" border="0" /></a>Meanwhile in another saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUl9_Q43e7I/AAAAAAAAA0Y/Y4CYM9HdUMk/s1600/IMG_2620.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUl9_Q43e7I/AAAAAAAAA0Y/Y4CYM9HdUMk/s400/IMG_2620.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569120940039044018" border="0" /></a>Gradually stir in broth, bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 min. or until thick and bubbly.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUl9_jmLJiI/AAAAAAAAA0g/MwK276xPuOk/s1600/IMG_2621.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUl9_jmLJiI/AAAAAAAAA0g/MwK276xPuOk/s400/IMG_2621.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569120945060914722" border="0" /></a>Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings. Heat thoroughly.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUmBLptznFI/AAAAAAAAA0o/_ioclGGS9CY/s1600/IMG_2622.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUmBLptznFI/AAAAAAAAA0o/_ioclGGS9CY/s400/IMG_2622.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569124451396852818" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUmBL3a8Q5I/AAAAAAAAA0w/vasveFJzALM/s1600/IMG_2623.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUmBL3a8Q5I/AAAAAAAAA0w/vasveFJzALM/s400/IMG_2623.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569124455075824530" border="0" /></a>Cover the bottom of your baking dish with sauce. I use my 10.5 x 14.5 pan but a 9 x 13 would work great too.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUmBMekoxrI/AAAAAAAAA04/T3JBvP5jY-E/s1600/IMG_2624.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUmBMekoxrI/AAAAAAAAA04/T3JBvP5jY-E/s400/IMG_2624.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569124465585473202" border="0" /></a>Spread some refried beans and top with crumble mixture down the center of your tortilla.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUmBzEljNBI/AAAAAAAAA1A/DOLKgHrG9HQ/s1600/IMG_2627.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUmBzEljNBI/AAAAAAAAA1A/DOLKgHrG9HQ/s400/IMG_2627.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569125128624878610" border="0" /></a>Roll up tightly, place seam side down in your baking dish. Put remaining sauce on top of your enchiladas. Cover and Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 mins. Remove cover and bake an additional 10 mins.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUmBzWT5yfI/AAAAAAAAA1I/VmUMzTuoqTs/s1600/IMG_2628.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUmBzWT5yfI/AAAAAAAAA1I/VmUMzTuoqTs/s400/IMG_2628.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569125133382699506" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Enjoy! :)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUmPzio9q0I/AAAAAAAAA1Q/AzXpDFBWPUM/s1600/cu%2Benchiladas.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 308px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUmPzio9q0I/AAAAAAAAA1Q/AzXpDFBWPUM/s400/cu%2Benchiladas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569140529855048514" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-91093368678163790662011-01-26T07:51:00.000-08:002011-01-26T08:16:41.301-08:00Smoothies - It's what's for breakfast.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUBEA_UawsI/AAAAAAAAAzs/eINUCBJ9XU8/s1600/IMG_2532.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUBEA_UawsI/AAAAAAAAAzs/eINUCBJ9XU8/s400/IMG_2532.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566523923217695426" border="0" /></a>My son and I started the new year by having smoothies for breakfast. This was my creation.<br /> <br />1 healthy cup of spinach, a kale leaf (torn up) 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup frozen fruit blend (mango, pineapple, strawberry, peach) 1 cup vanilla soy milk and I added a splash of aloe after the first blend.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUBEBHSQ48I/AAAAAAAAAz0/J4ELNtHRNrM/s1600/IMG_2535.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUBEBHSQ48I/AAAAAAAAAz0/J4ELNtHRNrM/s400/IMG_2535.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566523925356143554" border="0" /></a>It's unbelievable how you can't taste the veggies that are in there. I've been drinking different versions of this every morning but I do take the weekends off if I cook for the boys. :) More recipes soon!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/TUBEA_UawsI/AAAAAAAAAzs/eINUCBJ9XU8/s1600/IMG_2532.JPG"><br /></a>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-476588710961274852008-10-21T02:41:00.000-07:002011-01-23T10:29:24.773-08:00Some of my harvest....<div style="text-align: center;">I'm trying to share some of my favorite things to can with you to maybe inspire you to preserve some healthy alternatives for your family. I love, love, love pickled beets and a couple years ago my Aunt Cathy shared this recipe with me. This beet relish recipe has been in the family for many years (over 30) and it is so wonderful.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Beet Relish</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2pxmsjeWI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/6kL64VQVbog/s1600-h/002.JPG"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2nWrJNHtI/AAAAAAAAAf4/rAqugB3PZAA/s1600-h/003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2nWrJNHtI/AAAAAAAAAf4/rAqugB3PZAA/s320/003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259543947818901202" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2pxmsjeWI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/6kL64VQVbog/s1600-h/002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2pxmsjeWI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/6kL64VQVbog/s320/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259546609504713058" border="0" /></a><br />1 Quart chopped cooked beets (about 12 med. beets)<br />1 Quart chopped cabbage (1 small head)<br />1 cup chopped onion<br />1 cup chopped sweet peppers<br />1 1/2 cups sugar<br />1 T prepared horseradish<br />1 T salt (canning, pickling salt)<br />3 cups vinegar<br /><br />Combine all ingredients in large saucepan. Simmer for 10 min. Bring to boil then pack hot relish in hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space. Adjust caps and process in hot water bath (212 degrees) for 15 min. I use a pressure cooker and I just process 5 lbs. till it jiggles and turn it off.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2nWAF-uSI/AAAAAAAAAfw/zsnvvbbsGQs/s1600-h/005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2nWAF-uSI/AAAAAAAAAfw/zsnvvbbsGQs/s320/005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259543936262650146" border="0" /></a><br />My tomatoes did wonderful this year. I canned over 100 quarts (gave a lot away to family and friends) and stored enough to get us though winter with no problem :0)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2l5L6j4xI/AAAAAAAAAfI/ufjnSDePwSY/s1600-h/cathy+and+bills+vacation+012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2l5L6j4xI/AAAAAAAAAfI/ufjnSDePwSY/s320/cathy+and+bills+vacation+012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259542341708145426" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2l4QOQHaI/AAAAAAAAAfA/7FuFKfaY_74/s1600-h/cathy+and+bills+vacation+009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2l4QOQHaI/AAAAAAAAAfA/7FuFKfaY_74/s320/cathy+and+bills+vacation+009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259542325684608418" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Canning stewed tomatoes...</span><br /><br />I cut my tomatoes in a large dice...fill the jars till you can't possible get one more tomato in there leaving an inch of head space. Salt is opt. 1 teaspoon. Process 5 lbs pressure for 15 min. in the pressure cooker. Yummy.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2l4A7FtHI/AAAAAAAAAe4/pVrlO6ycfKU/s1600-h/cathy+and+bills+vacation+011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2l4A7FtHI/AAAAAAAAAe4/pVrlO6ycfKU/s320/cathy+and+bills+vacation+011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259542321577702514" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Garden Salsa</span><br /><br />I did several different types of salsa this year but the basic recipe is the same.<br /><br />4 cups chopped tomatoes<br />2 cups chopped green peppers<br />1 cup chopped hot peppers (I use hungarian hot, jalapeno, habanaro)<br />1 1/2 t. salt<br />3/4 cup onion<br />2 cloves garlic<br />1 cup apple cider vinegar<br />1 can tomato paste<br /><br />Combine everything in a large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 min. or so...(will finish cooking in pressure cooker) Pour hot salsa into jars ...<br />30 min. hot water bath. 5 lb. pressure for 10 min. for pressure cooker.<br /><br />This year I played around with how hot I could get the salsa...Also I added a can of chipotle peppers with adobo sauce to a couple batches which added a hint of hot and smoke. It turned out to be my favorite of the year. Plus I only used roma tomatoes and tried to dice everything pretty even and small which resulted in a very thick and chunky salsa. This has been my best year yet for salsa!<br /></div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2nU0SWpaI/AAAAAAAAAfY/YMJR3kuoDvI/s1600-h/cathy+and+bills+vacation+003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2nU0SWpaI/AAAAAAAAAfY/YMJR3kuoDvI/s320/cathy+and+bills+vacation+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259543915913455010" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2nVmz-Q-I/AAAAAAAAAfg/N4oMa3RkyQg/s1600-h/cathy+and+bills+vacation+002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2nVmz-Q-I/AAAAAAAAAfg/N4oMa3RkyQg/s320/cathy+and+bills+vacation+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259543929476236258" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2l5kKdcgI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/zOVsdA5q_xM/s1600-h/cathy+and+bills+vacation+006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2l5kKdcgI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/zOVsdA5q_xM/s320/cathy+and+bills+vacation+006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259542348217283074" border="0" /></a>I didn't can any corn this year, but I did take a photo of the only 3 ears we got out of the garden. It looks beautiful but was a bit tough. I think because we didn't get a lot of rain when it needed it and my sprinkler wouldn't reach back there. I did end up water it but I think it was to late. Better luck next year.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2nV24sEJI/AAAAAAAAAfo/pHPd3i_Y9Jg/s1600-h/019.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2nV24sEJI/AAAAAAAAAfo/pHPd3i_Y9Jg/s320/019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259543933790982290" border="0" /></a><br />Our one and only cantalope...I got this plant on clearance and thank goodness we took it. The fruit was very sweet and yummy. So nice to grow your own fruit!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2kl_bgDZI/AAAAAAAAAeo/Qxueq5P4c-o/s1600-h/012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2kl_bgDZI/AAAAAAAAAeo/Qxueq5P4c-o/s320/012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259540912427502994" border="0" /></a><br />All chopped up ready to eat with one of the bigger pears we got off our tree. I made quite a bit of pear jam this year. Right when all the pears were ready to pick, one of the hurricanes blew through Ohio and all my pears were on the ground so I was frantically making jam as fast as I could to use them up before they rotted.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2kmGOotxI/AAAAAAAAAew/jONOHgtjcko/s1600-h/014.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2kmGOotxI/AAAAAAAAAew/jONOHgtjcko/s320/014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259540914252592914" border="0" /></a>This is the new hybrid yellow squash...just kidding. I was warned of this early in my gardening career :0) My zucchini plant was planted to close to my yellow squash and this is the result. My plants were the biggest I've seen so far and by the end of summer my rows weren't really rows anymore. The butternut squash took over a large chunk of the garden...another lesson learned.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2n--x8CZI/AAAAAAAAAgI/cQepUrDLVdA/s1600-h/001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SP2n--x8CZI/AAAAAAAAAgI/cQepUrDLVdA/s320/001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259544640284789138" border="0" /></a>I'll be posting more soon, I'd like to start cooking a variety of things again. It seems like I fall into a rut when I get busy and we have 5 things over and over again. A new challenge for myself?? That would be nice. The boys would love it.<br /></div>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-73590170931304423722008-09-23T04:31:00.000-07:002011-01-23T10:36:45.657-08:00Finally a post...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Canning Season is officially over!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">It has been awhile since my last post, I've been keeping myself extremely busy with my garden and canning all my veggies. I'm happy to say that it is over and I can finally get back to cooking, cleaning and taking care of my boys. I admire people who can their own food. The work involved is so worth it and to have the best food possible for my family makes me feel so proud. <br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SNjU2FKQFjI/AAAAAAAAAeI/uZFKQu2fgN4/s1600-h/003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SNjU2FKQFjI/AAAAAAAAAeI/uZFKQu2fgN4/s320/003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249179391263512114" border="0" /></a>Green Beans :0)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SNjU2n8ALzI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/oAYLfD3s5WQ/s1600-h/009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SNjU2n8ALzI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/oAYLfD3s5WQ/s320/009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249179400598990642" border="0" /></a>Hungarian Peppers, cut into rings. I use a mixture of 50/50 white vinegar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil and pour over the rings. Seal with lids. It's that easy and they are perfect for pizza and sandwiches.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SNjU3AD-HSI/AAAAAAAAAeY/9Iz6U4-PUz4/s1600-h/019.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SNjU3AD-HSI/AAAAAAAAAeY/9Iz6U4-PUz4/s320/019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249179407074860322" border="0" /></a>When you have way to much zucchini, make zucchini relish. I made enough this year to last awhile. I posted the recipe awhile back but finally have the pics. :0) this is perfect for tarter sauce, veggie hotdogs...tastes just like cucumber sweet relish. <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SNjU3odTpdI/AAAAAAAAAeg/T_7Xpxdabho/s1600-h/016.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SNjU3odTpdI/AAAAAAAAAeg/T_7Xpxdabho/s320/016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249179417918547410" border="0" /></a>Beautiful.<br /><br /></div>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-57985124137462745562008-07-25T06:24:00.000-07:002008-12-11T16:48:47.652-08:00Canning Season is here!<div align="center">My first batch of peach jam, I make it in quarts for us...Jim takes peanut butter and jelly to work everyday, such a good husband, eats whatever I pack him :0) I've made cherry, strawberry and now peach. I love canning season...(at the beginning of the year:0)</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SInVV_KsYHI/AAAAAAAAAdg/qdwj6sgWMYM/s1600-h/004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226943416250425458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SInVV_KsYHI/AAAAAAAAAdg/qdwj6sgWMYM/s320/004.JPG" border="0" /></a> First batch of green bean...I can't believe how easy it is to can. Make sure your jars are sanitized. Pack with clean, snapped green beans, add 1 t canning salt, add water, dry the top of the jar with a towel, put the lids on and put in the pressure canner for 25 min. on 10 lbs pressure. Then wait till no pressure in the canner, I usually take the pressure gage off when it's been awhile and take them out and listen for them to "pop". It's my most favorite sound ever. I joke with my husband that he could make me a lullaby cd of jars popping and it would put me right to sleep! </div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SInVWk0Bs_I/AAAAAAAAAdo/-LNgbX6oyes/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226943426355901426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SInVWk0Bs_I/AAAAAAAAAdo/-LNgbX6oyes/s320/006.JPG" border="0" /></a> Next is raspberry jam, just picked these yesterday! We have such a cool yard. Jim's dad planted everything you could think of. I love it. (Alot of work, but I love it)</p><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SInVXIMv3GI/AAAAAAAAAdw/aFfO0Zo4Kao/s1600-h/003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226943435854830690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SInVXIMv3GI/AAAAAAAAAdw/aFfO0Zo4Kao/s320/003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SInVXZUOBzI/AAAAAAAAAd4/1ESKh0Ey0CM/s1600-h/001.JPG"></a><br /></p>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-73317088860887602292008-07-25T05:56:00.000-07:002011-01-23T10:38:48.337-08:00My dinner...<div align="center">When Jim and Seth have macaroni and cheese, Mommy has something she thinks the boys won't like...so this is what I came up with and it was amazing!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SInPAgxFTDI/AAAAAAAAAdY/xyUHxP67Yw4/s1600-h/008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226936450242923570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SInPAgxFTDI/AAAAAAAAAdY/xyUHxP67Yw4/s320/008.JPG" border="0" /></a> I just bought a box of Thai Peanut, Thai kitchen brand rice noodles, which you can find them about anywhere these days for about $2.50 box. I made the noodles and put them aside and went out to the garden and picked:</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">1 small zucchini</div><div align="center">1 small squash</div><div align="center">1 hungarian hot pepper</div><div align="center">1 small fingerling eggplant</div><div align="center">Diced them up kind of small and sauteed them in some soy garden butter. I sprinkled garlic, salt and pepper and continued cooking until soft. Placed the noodles on my plate and then sprinkled the veggies over and enjoyed. It was sooooo good. <span style="font-size:85%;">(Sorry the picture looks a bit blurry, I'm using my sister in law's awesome camera and I'm still getting use to it.)<br /></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SInOClAvZZI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/cPs446hycGg/s1600-h/008.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /></div>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-28852419977863736122008-07-22T03:12:00.000-07:002011-01-23T10:38:08.629-08:00Zucchini Sweet Relish...<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong></strong></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;"><strong>Zucchini Sweet Relish</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">10 cups zucchini (about 4 large ones)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">4 cups onion (about 5)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">2 green peppers</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">4T salt</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Cut zucchini in half and take out seeds, don't peel. Using food processor, or small side of shredder, grind 10 cups zucchini. Mix and let stand overnight in refridgerator.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Rinse in cold water gently. Squeeze out excess water and then add...</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">2 1/2 c. white vinegar</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">6 cups sugar</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">1 T dry mustard</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">2 T cornstarch</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">2 t celery seed</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">1/4 t. pepper</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">1 t tumeric</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Mix well, cook at a low boil for 30 min. put into jars. 1 batch makes about 8 pints.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><em>This recipe is really yummy if you like to make your own tarter sauce</em>. </span></div>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-12956099429108408062008-07-22T03:01:00.000-07:002011-01-23T10:39:20.925-08:00Left over night...<div align="center">I made chickpea cutlets (veganomicon) the other night and had some leftovers so I came up with this...</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SIWwg5jmUWI/AAAAAAAAAdA/vgBHJfAK6To/s1600-h/IMG_7902.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225777021885763938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SIWwg5jmUWI/AAAAAAAAAdA/vgBHJfAK6To/s320/IMG_7902.JPG" border="0" /></a> Hummus, chickpea cutlets, lettuce, sweet hot pickles <span style="font-size:85%;">(that I canned last year)</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> and shredded carrot. Rolled up in a whole wheat tortilla and then placed on the George Foreman for some awesome grill marks :0)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SIWwhV2uVYI/AAAAAAAAAdI/izmecaPhpJw/s1600-h/IMG_7904.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225777029482173826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SIWwhV2uVYI/AAAAAAAAAdI/izmecaPhpJw/s320/IMG_7904.JPG" border="0" /></a>It was a big hit with my family, although, Seth does NOT like hummus but he ate the wrap anyway, so it must not of been too bad. :0)<br /></div>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-28514903774543938012008-07-22T02:49:00.000-07:002011-01-23T10:39:40.085-08:00Garden Medley!<div align="center">This is one of my most favorite meals. </div><div align="center">I used 2 med. zucchini</div><div align="center">2 med. squash</div><div align="center">2 hungarian hot peppers</div><div align="center">3 green tomatoes</div><div align="center">green onions</div><div align="center">put all ingredients in a frying pan with about a tablespoon of oil and fry until soft...</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SIWts_E6onI/AAAAAAAAAcw/AC5vS4x5RKo/s1600-h/021.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225773930991231602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SIWts_E6onI/AAAAAAAAAcw/AC5vS4x5RKo/s320/021.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SIWttPgLWVI/AAAAAAAAAc4/GXSh3h4F15Y/s1600-h/022.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225773935400540498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SIWttPgLWVI/AAAAAAAAAc4/GXSh3h4F15Y/s320/022.JPG" border="0" /></a> I love being able to walk out to my garden and just pick what I need and make dinner. </div><div align="center">My nine year old has already informed me that he doesn't like squash and zucchini and I told that it's really early in the season to start complaining...I make this alot in the summer!<br /><br /></div>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-62431154366254027972008-07-16T05:10:00.000-07:002011-01-23T10:41:59.437-08:00Not to be a downer (no pun intended)If you need to eat beef, make sure you know who your supplier is....keep your families safe.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25695741/">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25695741/</a> article on Ohio ground bf with ecoli contamination...yuck!<br /><br />I will be posting food really soon, I promise. I just made garden medley as I call it, walk out to the garden and grab everything that's ready to be picked and fry! I took pics. yesterday, I'll post as soon as I put them in the computer.Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-3023566684407290802008-07-14T04:40:00.000-07:002011-01-23T10:42:27.050-08:00<a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh84/parkerhouse3/?action=view&amp;current=BzAnimalRightsCartoon13.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh84/parkerhouse3/BzAnimalRightsCartoon13.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh84/parkerhouse3/?action=view&amp;current=cow.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh84/parkerhouse3/cow.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />I love photobucket, they have alot of funny and really cute artwork to share!<br /><br />~ Peace PeopleFeedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-23712300225916062342008-05-20T06:40:00.000-07:002011-01-23T10:43:12.470-08:00Sorry I've not posted in awhile.This is just a collection of photos that I had from the last couple months. I haven't posted in awhile and I have been making some awesome food, just not been taking pictures of it. Bad me. But I've borrowed my sister-in-laws camera and I'm motivated to making great food and taking awesome pictures so you've been warned. :0) These pictures are from my camera.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SDLYiMPXovI/AAAAAAAAAXw/5p3rQR8LndI/s1600-h/027.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202458601479185138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SDLYiMPXovI/AAAAAAAAAXw/5p3rQR8LndI/s320/027.JPG" border="0" /></a> Sauteed portabella mushroom with olive oil and soysauce, spring mix lettuce, cucumber, carrot, Veganaise and some Gray Poupon on flat bread. My lunch the other day. (Fancy)</div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SDLYicPXowI/AAAAAAAAAX4/uNT_Kn_AZqk/s1600-h/029.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202458605774152450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SDLYicPXowI/AAAAAAAAAX4/uNT_Kn_AZqk/s320/029.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">Extreme Closeup...mmmmm.<br /></p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SDLYisPXoxI/AAAAAAAAAYA/p_gy9e2LRYw/s1600-h/025.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202458610069119762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SDLYisPXoxI/AAAAAAAAAYA/p_gy9e2LRYw/s320/025.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Asparagus from the yard! Yummy. It does look like to much Soy Garden butter but I was mixing it with angelhair pasta so I need all the juice and butter (added like 3 garlic cloves) for the noodles. I also added some broccoli and mushrooms, but forgot to take a picture of the finished product. Whoops.</p><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SDLXq8PXopI/AAAAAAAAAXA/PMRvGVzNdws/s1600-h/001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202457652291412626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SDLXq8PXopI/AAAAAAAAAXA/PMRvGVzNdws/s320/001.JPG" border="0" /></a> When everyone was coming next door to visit Mamaw and Papaw, I made a batch of these. I made the Chickpea cutlet recipe from Veganomicon and just made them into nuggets...it was alittle time consuming but it was a huge hit.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202458013068665570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SDLX_8PXouI/AAAAAAAAAXo/HGHzabdOlNE/s320/004.JPG" border="0" /> Chickpea cutlet nuggets frying in alittle canola oil.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SDLXr8PXoqI/AAAAAAAAAXI/ra5R5mXlvj8/s1600-h/002.JPG"></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SDLXsMPXorI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/oKYfYtQXxFY/s1600-h/009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202457673766249138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SDLXsMPXorI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/oKYfYtQXxFY/s320/009.JPG" border="0" /></a> We made 2 sauces to dip them in. Cheezy sauce from the Veganomicon cookbook and a honey mustard sauce (Veganaise, honey substitute and Gray Poupon) We used real honey...sorry, bees.</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SDLXs8PXosI/AAAAAAAAAXY/FKbDSHXxNno/s1600-h/019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202457686651151042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SDLXs8PXosI/AAAAAAAAAXY/FKbDSHXxNno/s320/019.JPG" border="0" /></a> I have an addiction to these potatoes...Trader Joes brand hash browns. I added some garlic powder, salt and fresh ground pepper....oh my. I may need an intervention.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SDLXtMPXotI/AAAAAAAAAXg/iEryJZ_9uQs/s1600-h/021.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202457690946118354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/SDLXtMPXotI/AAAAAAAAAXg/iEryJZ_9uQs/s320/021.JPG" border="0" /></a> Last but not least, I was making burritos the other day, had the soyritzo in the pan warming up and looked up in cabinet and no refried beans. I ALWAYS have refried beans in there. After a small panic I found a can of red kidney beans and put them in my small food processor, added some garlic, veggie broth (enough to make a paste), soysauce and pepper. It turned out soooooo good. It won't be the last time I make that. So incredible easy and cheap!<br /></div>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-287024332806691872008-04-08T05:10:00.000-07:002008-12-11T16:48:50.463-08:00I Love Flowers!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R_thOe4TsAI/AAAAAAAAAT8/puemuvraf8w/s1600-h/016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186846297282555906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R_thOe4TsAI/AAAAAAAAAT8/puemuvraf8w/s400/016.JPG" border="0" /></a>I'm still loving the flowers my husband got for me last week, thought I'd share. Very, very springy and it has been so very beautiful outside, I love it!Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-13265536150236616312008-04-08T03:47:00.000-07:002011-01-23T10:44:45.706-08:00It's fun making sushi!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R_tXVu4Tr_I/AAAAAAAAAT0/AnMnevRoi3Q/s1600-h/011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186835426720329714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R_tXVu4Tr_I/AAAAAAAAAT0/AnMnevRoi3Q/s400/011.JPG" border="0" /></a> Dinner at mom's house on Saturday was a blast. William, Dennisa, Jim and I made sushi. No pictures yet of the event, they are still on mom's camera :0). But good news, Seth stayed at William's Saturday and almost all day Sunday so Jim and I decided to make them again at home. We went out looking for all the necessary supplies, had most of the ingredients, but we needed a sushi roller. We couldn't find a "sushi mat" at Walmart but my brilliant husband suggested looking at bamboo placemats which after finding them looked JUST like the roller William and Dennisa had but bigger and a dollar fifty cheaper. Can you believe our luck?? So we came home and started rollin'. Our ingredients were: Avacado, sauteed portabello mushroom in garlic and soysauce, carrot, cucumber, sticky rice and WASABI! and the Nori wraps. We were turning into professionals by the end of the day! We had soooo much fun.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186830173975326674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R_tSj-4Tr9I/AAAAAAAAATk/yyZMXbzWwNE/s400/007.JPG" border="0" /><br />It was suprisingly simple to make, you just lay the Nori paper shiny side down and (wet your fingers, so the rice doesn't stick) then put down a thin layer of your sticky rice leaving an edge so you can wet it and seal it after you place your fillings in. Now I'm wishing I would've taken a picture before we rolled it. You just add a line of each filling on the rice that is closest to you then using your mat start rolling it up away from you, wet the exposed edge, finish rolling it up. We would roll it back and forth for a second or two just to give it time to seal real good.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186830169680359346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R_tSju4Tr7I/AAAAAAAAATU/_UtWLyXUxfc/s400/003.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p>So Jim was feeling pretty confident and rolled up one with just rice in it, cut it in quarters long ways, placed them on the mat with the rice pointing out making like a square and then put avacado in the center of the 4 corner pieces and rolled them in a nori sheet...and this is what it looked like. I hope that wasn't confusing, it's kinda hard to explain. They came out beautiful and we were soooooo proud of ourselves. They were, out of this world, awesome!</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186830178270293986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R_tSkO4Tr-I/AAAAAAAAATs/zBjVCpa8mG8/s400/009.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">Fancy! Love it!</p><p> </p><p> </p>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-61904164839669667142008-04-03T06:02:00.000-07:002011-01-23T10:45:09.590-08:00Sausages!<div><div><div><br />I finally made Julie Hasson's Spicy Italian Sausages and they were pretty good, I think next time I will add more spices to make them taste more "sausage like" but we ate them for two days and I think the second day was better. They had more time to sit and "get happy" like Emeril would say. The process of making them was easy and fun. They recipe can be found at Julie's website <a href="http://www.everydaydish.tv/Recipe%20Pages/Spicy_Italian_Vegetarian_Sausage.html">http://www.everydaydish.tv/Recipe%20Pages/Spicy_Italian_Vegetarian_Sausage.html</a> If you wanted to find it. Here's some photos of my sausage adventure...<br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185006457847000818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R_TX5u4TrvI/AAAAAAAAAR0/AF-p4biQMjc/s320/009.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">This is what they look like in the process of rolling them in the aluminum foil...<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185006462141968130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R_TX5-4TrwI/AAAAAAAAAR8/Xt7uTN-pi_0/s320/010.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">It made 9 sausages, I steamed them in my metal colander for 30 mins.<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185006462141968146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R_TX5-4TrxI/AAAAAAAAASE/OMOeTgvckAE/s320/016.JPG" border="0" />This is after 30 mins. and they plumped up to sausage goodness. Some were pretty funny shaped when I unwrapped them. The recipe called for you to measure out 1/2 cup full to mold into a sausage, next time I will be making them with my 1/3 or 1/4 cup. They were pretty big. :0)<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185025252623888242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R_To_u4Tr3I/AAAAAAAAAS0/hfoWqMZmSlM/s320/018.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">I almost forgot to take a picture...shoo wee... I made oven fries to go with it and sauteed up a red, orange pepper (that I got from Trader Joes, they were so pretty.) and onion to put on top also I put some veganaise and roasted red pepper hummus on the bun...mmm.mmm.delish.</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185009829396328242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R_Ta9-4TrzI/AAAAAAAAASU/xmIAXDcpNxk/s320/019.JPG" border="0" />Seth loved his dinner. Yippy! He just had ketchup and veganaise on his.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185022701413314370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R_TmrO4Tr0I/AAAAAAAAASc/GpFmfQrmGDs/s320/008.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="left">In this recipe she called for a "chicken-like" seasoning and I wanted to share the one that I like that I got from a friend.<br /><em></em></p><br /><p align="left"><em><strong>Chicken style seasoning</strong></em></p><p align="left"><em>1/4 cup salt (I use 1/2 that)</em></p><p align="left"><em>1/2 cup Nutritional yeast flakes</em></p><p align="left"><em>1/2 t. turmeric</em></p><p align="left"><em>1 t. garlic powder</em></p><p align="left"><em>1 T. onion powder</em></p><p align="left"><em>1/2 t. marjoram</em></p><p align="left"><em>1/2 t. sage or summer savory</em></p><p align="left"><em>1 T. parsley</em></p><p align="left"><em>Blend thoroughly to a powder like consistency. Store in a sealed container in refridgerator. It's great in any of your recipes that call for chicken like seasoning or chicken broth. Use it to season soups, sauces, gravies, burgers, loaves, or other savory dishes. <span style="font-size:85%;">( I don't put it in the fridge and it's still ok)</span></em></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p></div></div>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-50864517141034403832008-03-25T03:20:00.000-07:002008-12-11T16:48:54.375-08:00Knock, knock.....Ether bunny...Ether bunny who?We had so much fun for Easter...I think we have started a new tradition in our family and I hope we can inspire you to start one too! Instead of decorating eggs this year again we've decided to decorate cupcakes. I got the recipe from "Vegan cupcakes take over the world".<br /><div><div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-jW--4TrlI/AAAAAAAAAQk/gBMlky97FFc/s1600-h/017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181627748809158226" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-jW--4TrlI/AAAAAAAAAQk/gBMlky97FFc/s320/017.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181627748809158242" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-jW--4TrmI/AAAAAAAAAQs/-WoNN3xp9GI/s320/025.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="left"><br />We should have made <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">alot</span> more cupcakes, we were just getting good by the time we were finished decorating the 24 that was made, but it was Sandy, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Dennisa</span>, Taylor, Anthony, Seth, Grandma (pictured above, decorating her one cupcake :0) and of course, me there decorating. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Dennisa</span> being the professional that she is, brought over all of her tips for making cool flowers and grass and all types of special effects on our gorgeous cupcakes. Here's some examples....</p><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-jZnu4TrnI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/4cxzzEhB2mE/s1600-h/020.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181630647912083058" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-jZnu4TrnI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/4cxzzEhB2mE/s320/020.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-jZn-4TroI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/f_zSkaM-ugs/s1600-h/024.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181630652207050370" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-jZn-4TroI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/f_zSkaM-ugs/s320/024.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><div>We had a blast, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">alot</span> of laughing, we also had a small little "fake" contest on who could make the best decorated cupcake, Can you guess who didn't "fake win"?</div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-jcS-4TrqI/AAAAAAAAARM/Ymyy19lFrt8/s1600-h/027.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181633589964680866" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-jcS-4TrqI/AAAAAAAAARM/Ymyy19lFrt8/s320/027.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-jcS-4TrrI/AAAAAAAAARU/5Ngv1ibzu5k/s1600-h/023.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181633589964680882" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-jcS-4TrrI/AAAAAAAAARU/5Ngv1ibzu5k/s320/023.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><div>We all had our favorites and I hope we can inspire you to make a friendly switch to make "everyone" happy next Easter. FYI...We had to much fun with our cupcake decorating that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Dennisa</span> and I are planning on doing it for Dad's Fish Fry this year! Little fish, a line with a hook on it with water bubbles, little boats with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">TAS</span> on it....endless ideas!</div><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-jdi-4TrsI/AAAAAAAAARc/ZmSrOW0LSC8/s1600-h/cupcakepan1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181634964354215618" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-jdi-4TrsI/AAAAAAAAARc/ZmSrOW0LSC8/s320/cupcakepan1.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-jdi-4TrtI/AAAAAAAAARk/ErU9MnZl5Ks/s1600-h/cupcakepan2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181634964354215634" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-jdi-4TrtI/AAAAAAAAARk/ErU9MnZl5Ks/s320/cupcakepan2.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div>Here's all our beautiful creations, so many different ones. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Dennisa</span> was so sweet to make all the colors but I think next time I make the frosting I will use just the shortening instead of adding any soy garden butter...room temp. it didn't want to stay "set up" making our flowers droop some. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Owell</span>, still <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">delish</span> though. </div><div> </div><div>Believe it or not...I made an awesome potato salad and spinach dip with roasted garlic bread and I didn't take a picture of it...I know, call me crazy! I made everything to last 2 days and it didn't last past Saturday... :0) I think that was a complement. </div></div></div>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-89227636565940177402008-03-20T07:06:00.000-07:002011-01-23T10:47:16.588-08:00Potato Gnocchi Night<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-JwkO4TriI/AAAAAAAAAQM/eFkqG5wKfvY/s1600-h/030.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179826289201360418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R-JwkO4TriI/AAAAAAAAAQM/eFkqG5wKfvY/s400/030.JPG" border="0" /></a> I added:<br />1 med. onion<br />1/2 package of Soysage<br />1 can mushrooms<br />4 garlic cloves (we love garlic)<br />Fresh basil (I have basil growing and never use it, FINALLY get too!)<br />1 quart of tomatoes...mmm...probably a large can<br />1 package of the potato gnocchi<br /><br />I sauteed up the soysage first, seasoned it with garlic powder, salt and pepper, when that got browned nicely I added the onions, garlic, mushrooms and sauteed that until the onions were looking translucent then I added my tomatoes, (which you can drain if you want, I liked all the tomato juice.) and basil. This is a good time to taste it to see if you need anything like salt, sugar to cut down on acid, pepper....In the meantime you have to boil water for the gnocchi and once it's a rolling boil throw the gnocchi in for 4-5 minutes or until it floats. Then drain and I added right to the pan of tomato goodness! Just let it sit for a minute and then served it. Jim put some cheese on top, of course. <br /><br />I accidently added to much salt this time around, but it was really good, we both enjoyed it and I'll probably make it again soon.Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-87509001949253854172008-03-18T04:55:00.000-07:002008-12-11T16:48:55.096-08:00Lovin' my new cookbook!I LOVE MY NEW COOKBOOK! I could sing it in the highest of mountain tops...ok, that might be dramatic (but I could). Sunday I made BBQ Seitan and Crispy Coleslaw Sandwich, pg. 102 of Veganomicon. I did add some extra veganaise to the crispy coleslaw...about a cup...I like that creamy texture and more salt. Also, I made my own homemade seitan from the cookbook, pg.131. Jim and I are totally freakin' out about the texture, it's the first time either of us has had seitan, and it is very close to the texture of eeek, dare I say it, meat. BBQ seitan is alot like BBQ beef. It was very, very good. Seth wasn't a big fan but lately he's been a picky eater....<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179053237614723858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9-xetTcwxI/AAAAAAAAAPY/USGT_gHdMhQ/s320/009.JPG" border="0" />It was a lot of work but so worth it and you could make your seitan ahead of time. I made fresh cut fries to go with our sandwiches. I brushed them with a mix of the marinade that the seitan cooked in and olive oil, then sprinkled them with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Flipped them after about 25 min in a 350 degree oven and did it again, put the marinade and spices on and cooked them for an additional 25 min. They took a long time to cook but they were so good.<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179055277724189474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9-zVdTcwyI/AAAAAAAAAPg/rv7icGZGf4w/s400/010.JPG" border="0" />Whoops on the photoshoot, I told April she would laugh at this one. I built the sandwich with the bun side up on total accident. I should really fill you in on a secret, this is my photo practice week and I wanted to try some extreme closeups and see how my camera handles it. Please bear with me as I'm learning :0) so here's your extreme closeup:</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179059473907237682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9-3JtTcwzI/AAAAAAAAAPo/Vl74TZEhdOc/s400/012.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>See all the BBQ sauce and coleslaw and spices on the fries...BEAUTIFUL! <span style="font-size:85%;">(plus if you couldn't see it you're very much blind, the picture is huge! :0) </span></p>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-5343646483749996422008-03-16T08:48:00.000-07:002008-12-11T16:48:56.341-08:00Yum...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R91DU9TcwkI/AAAAAAAAANw/8cFKkouZZKA/s1600-h/002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178369173878522434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R91DU9TcwkI/AAAAAAAAANw/8cFKkouZZKA/s400/002.JPG" border="0" /></a>I received a new cookbook from my AWESOME friend Sandy...Veganomicon By Isa Moskowitz &amp; Terry Romero. So of course we had to try the most anticipated recipe which was the Chickpea Cutlets...They were so very good, I can't believe how good they are. I made the "cheezy sauce" from the same cookbook to spread over it. Also made mashed potatoes (been loving them lately) and broccoli. I, myself, put the cheezy sauce over everything, I'm in love with the sauce. Jim wasn't sure about the sauce because it has a definate nutritional yeast flavor and if you don't like that, I guess you just don't like it. But dinner was very, very delish.<br /><br />We ate out of the freezer yesterday, Jim worked 16 hours so he ate out, Seth had veggie corndog and french fries....Now that's a Saturday dinner.<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R91FT9TcwmI/AAAAAAAAAOA/NmmOf4DVCT8/s1600-h/040.JPG"></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R91GItTcwnI/AAAAAAAAAOI/MeWfJXT8Zug/s1600-h/040.JPG"></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R91FTtTcwlI/AAAAAAAAAN4/ZzS9kvArglY/s1600-h/039.JPG"></a></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178376118840640178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R91JpNTcwrI/AAAAAAAAAOo/MM_8VhijAjQ/s400/039.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178376123135607490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R91JpdTcwsI/AAAAAAAAAOw/9Nm7yRcwkDw/s400/040.JPG" border="0" /> We made a beautiful breakfast this morning. My mom gave us some canned white potatoes so we've been using them when were feeling like "lazy" chefs. I opened 2 cans of those, chopped up a red pepper, onion, opened up a can of mushrooms, and chopped up 2 garlic cloves and threw all that together in one frying pan with probably a teaspoon of olive oil, Jim was in charge of the crumbled soysage. We put the potato mixture in a bowl and sprinkled the soysage on top. I put the "cheezy sauce" on mine and it was "over the top" delish. I'm totally full now and I'm going to enjoy the rest of my Sunday watching the boys play video games. <span style="font-size:85%;"><em>(Note to self: Great pictures this time!)</em></span> ~ Peace<br /><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R91Hz9TcwoI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/byeLoPY7qRk/s1600-h/042.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178374104500978306" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R91Hz9TcwoI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/byeLoPY7qRk/s400/042.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R91H0NTcwpI/AAAAAAAAAOY/bGsmCAMujAM/s1600-h/045.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178374108795945618" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R91H0NTcwpI/AAAAAAAAAOY/bGsmCAMujAM/s400/045.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R91H0dTcwqI/AAAAAAAAAOg/7yjBFEhcEZg/s1600-h/048.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178374113090912930" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R91H0dTcwqI/AAAAAAAAAOg/7yjBFEhcEZg/s400/048.JPG" border="0" /></a></p>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-36698406898671519872008-03-13T05:50:00.000-07:002008-12-11T16:48:56.493-08:00"Almost" Homecookin'<p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177761526200451522" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9sarNTcwcI/AAAAAAAAAMw/U7Gx2drJ3-k/s320/plate.JPG" border="0" /><br /></p><p align="left">I was so in the mood for mashed potatoes last night but running low on about everything in the kitchen so I came up this yummy meal... <span style="font-size:85%;"><em>(note to self: I really need to work on my photography skills, it's pretty busy and you can hardly see the food)</em></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> Has anyone else tried the Gardenburger Riblets? Oh my gosh are they delish, we've had them a few times now, the first time we made them into a sandwich with veganaise and lettuce on a piece of bread...so good. This time I made mashed potatoes, I boiled them in vegetable bouillon and then added soy garden butter and some plain soy milk with salt and pepper. Then made fried spinach which I just pattied up and coated it with flour, garlic, salt and pepper and fried it in some canola oil till the outside was crispy. We add some malt vinegar to it once it's on the plate. Not the healthiest way to eat your spinach but, boy, it reminds me of "home" because my mom use to make it the same way. Then the riblets are so easy because you just pop them in the microwave and 3 min. and 30 secs. later they are done. Terrific meal, we'll be eating it again soon! :0)</span></p>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-42744041066596211012008-03-10T03:29:00.000-07:002008-12-11T16:48:58.151-08:00Winter Storm food...<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Winter Storm Food 2008</strong><br /></span><div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9USlNTcwTI/AAAAAAAAALk/675aCYAxJVo/s1600-h/654.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176063777167950130" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9USlNTcwTI/AAAAAAAAALk/675aCYAxJVo/s200/654.JPG" border="0" /></a> Jim's Sunday Breakfast...Wild blueberry Pancakes with Soysage...Jim's Soysage is in the center for a pancake sandwiche (I tried to give it an italian accent)...He also had scrambled eggs on the side but we waited so I could take this beautiful vegan plate :0)<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9USONTcwSI/AAAAAAAAALc/9rkUThY7orY/s1600-h/657.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176063382030958882" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9USONTcwSI/AAAAAAAAALc/9rkUThY7orY/s200/657.JPG" border="0" /></a> Here's my plate with the soysage just placed on the top. I thought the plate was pretty so I took a pic. Jim is starting to make fun of me because of my "need" to take pictures of everything I cook :0)<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9URFNTcwPI/AAAAAAAAALE/Z1vVU0geIMw/s1600-h/084.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176062127900508402" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9URFNTcwPI/AAAAAAAAALE/Z1vVU0geIMw/s200/084.JPG" border="0" /></a> Peanut "better" cookies from Viva le Vegan by Dreena...Yummy, yum, yum. I accidently left them in about 1 min. too long because they usually come out really soft and chewy, this time crunchy and still yummy..so owell, my boys still loved them ;0)<br /></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9UQx9TcwOI/AAAAAAAAAK8/QduVvdQ9VtI/s1600-h/023.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176061797188026594" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9UQx9TcwOI/AAAAAAAAAK8/QduVvdQ9VtI/s200/023.JPG" border="0" /></a> Seth's cupcake that he sprinkled himself, you can see no white frosting on the top of his...Just like a kid, too cute!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9UQe9TcwNI/AAAAAAAAAK0/mmmzSoLzKAI/s1600-h/052.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176061470770512082" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9UQe9TcwNI/AAAAAAAAAK0/mmmzSoLzKAI/s200/052.JPG" border="0" /></a> Soysage gravy and homemade buscuits ....My made up gravy recipe and buscuit recipe from "How it all Vegan" cookbook, I'll post it soon. I wanted to get all the photos up first, trying to figure out how to save the recipes to a different page so all you have to do is click on the name and you'll be at a easy page to print from. We'll see. :0)<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9UQIdTcwLI/AAAAAAAAAKk/rJ5Z44MDJ3k/s1600-h/009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176061084223455410" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9UQIdTcwLI/AAAAAAAAAKk/rJ5Z44MDJ3k/s200/009.JPG" border="0" /></a> Friday we had taco salad, with Refried black beans, Boca Crumbles with canned tomatoes from the garden, onion, chili powder, rubbed sage and cumin, Sour Supreme (Vegan sourcream), Lettuce and hotsauce with tortilla chips on the bottom...Yummy.</div><br /><div>We had such a fun weekend, It was sad seeing Jim slip and slid his way out of the driveway and go to work this morning. But it gives me an opportunity to think of great things to make him this week and work on my photography skills....Hope everyone is dug out by now. Here's a picture looking in to my front door....<br /></div><br /><p align="left"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9UXJ9TcwUI/AAAAAAAAALs/W2DttohoUc8/s1600-h/688.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176068806574653762" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9UXJ9TcwUI/AAAAAAAAALs/W2DttohoUc8/s200/688.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9UYFtTcwVI/AAAAAAAAAL0/mAM91DTbA6Q/s1600-h/683.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176069833071837522" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9UYFtTcwVI/AAAAAAAAAL0/mAM91DTbA6Q/s200/683.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897692934737617003.post-40026027982192573852008-03-08T08:15:00.000-08:002008-12-11T16:48:59.071-08:00Being snowed in...<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9LAz9Tcv5I/AAAAAAAAAIU/7IVtTslCQn8/s1600-h/050.JPG"></a><br /><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9K-f9Tcv2I/AAAAAAAAAH8/IjKeteh7gN4/s1600-h/013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175408378043481954" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9K-f9Tcv2I/AAAAAAAAAH8/IjKeteh7gN4/s200/013.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9K-ftTcv1I/AAAAAAAAAH0/qCTN45Z0G_I/s1600-h/011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175408373748514642" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9K-ftTcv1I/AAAAAAAAAH0/qCTN45Z0G_I/s200/011.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div>This is starting out to be a really fun weekend, we are getting a snow "event" and we could get up to 2 feet of snow! All I know is my favorite thing in the world is having tons of snow outside and baking inside, it makes everything so cozy! We started this weekend out with vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting from "Vegan cupcakes take over the world" cookbook. <span style="font-size:85%;">(Thanks Sandy)</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><br /></div><div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175409013698641778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9K_E9Tcv3I/AAAAAAAAAIE/Oml9kq0ea-4/s320/042.JPG" border="0" />These turned out wonderful, my boys agreed. I can't wait to make the chocolate ones. mmm.mmm.good<br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9LAGdTcv4I/AAAAAAAAAIM/nLd6XZuI540/s1600-h/048.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175410138980073346" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9LAGdTcv4I/AAAAAAAAAIM/nLd6XZuI540/s200/048.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gfD_EZCNj-s/R9LAGdTcv4I/AAAAAAAAAIM/nLd6XZuI540/s1600-h/048.JPG"></a></p><p align="left">This is as of this morning, we wanted to try and show how high it was on the door and Paco thought it was his cue to run outside, then came right back in kicking the snow in to the living room...Yuck! But my wonderful husband picked it up and threw it back outside.</p><br /><p align="left">So we decided to make breakfast this morning and we made soysage gravy and buscuits. Recipe will be provided at a later date.</p><p align="left">My internet is so painfully slow right now, I will finish this soon...Happy "snowed in" Day! I hope we are all making great things for our families!</p></div><br /><p align="left"></p><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Feedin' Vegannoreply@blogger.com0